Virginia N. Curn, 95, was born in Steubenville, Ohio on May 27, 1913, daughter of the late Herbert Wells Nichols, former editor and publisher of this newspaper and Clara Lashley Nichols Kirk. She married the late William J. Curn Jr. in 1941 and is survived by her daughter, Susanne Curn Escobar M.D., and had three grandchildren, the late Raymond Todd Curn M.D., Lisa Curn Uribe Esq. of Mexico City and Guillermo Curn Escobar M.D., who with his wife, Alison Gizinski Escobar M.D. resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mrs. Curn also had two great grandchildren, Julio Uribe Jr. and Stephanie Uribe, who with her mother and father, Julio Uribe Esq., reside in Mexico City, Mexico. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert Nichols Jr. and Lt. William W. Nichols, USAF. Through the years she was involved in the community as a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a woman’s golf champion of the Williams Country Club, a life member of the Historical Society of Jefferson County, past president of the Neighborhood House, a member of the D.A.R. and very active with the former Ohio Valley Hospital, (now Trinity) having served 35 years on the Woman’s Advisory Board and President of the same in 1970-1971. She researched and wrote “Fifty Years of Service, Woman’s Advisory Board, Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville, Ohio 1922-72”.There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Church with Rev. Fr. Steven McKeown officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be made to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 Adams St., Steubenville, Oh., the Jefferson County Historical Society or the American Animal Hospital Assn.-HP Fund., 12575 W. Bayaud Ave., Lakewood, CO. 80228 (provides veterinary care for pets in need).
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09/03/2024
Rose De Fede
Susanne, my sincere sympathy and prayers for the death of your beloved Mother. You may remember speaking with me at the ALL gathering from the Univesity. I could not locate an address so Dunlop's suggested the internet. God bless you and may your Christmas and New Year be hopeful and joyful. Sncersly, Rose De Fede
09/03/2024
Sister Loretta Fahey
Dear Suzanne, Please be assured of my love and prayers for you during this time of loss and sorrow. It is so hard to lose a mother and you surely did all you could to take such good care of her in her last months and years. May God's comfort and inexhaustable love embrace you during these very difficult days -- with much love, Loretta
09/03/2024
Oliver T. Cook
Dear Susanne, We are sorry to hear about the death of your dear mother. The Cook family sends their condolences to you and your family. Our mother, Ruth Transue Cook, died February 6, 2007. She had congestive heart failure but we were blessed in that she was able to stay at home and died in her sleep. I note that our mothers were both born in 1913! My wife Sharon and I visited Steubenville in June 2007 as we were in Pittsburgh attending the United States Open at Oakmont Country Club. It was a terrific trip down memory lane to see the old house, Steubenville Country Club, Williams Country Club, Westminster Presbytarian Church, etc. It was sad seeing my grandmother's dilapidated home on 6th Street and the disappearance of my father's business, H.C. Cook Company, printer's building on 3rd Street. I will remember your mother in my prayers. Sincerely yours, Oliver T. Cook
09/03/2024
William M Isaac
The receint loss of your mother Suzie, your grand- mother Lisa and Gui, and your great grand-mother Julio and Stephanie, this too is a loss for me and my family as well. I too feel the sorrow and the pain left behind. But at the same time I will celebrate the positive impact she has had on my life. For Virginia N Curn was seen by me as many things. Spanning three generations, she was a mother, a grand-mother and a great grand-mother. And because a person's character counts, I also viewed her as neighborly, friendly, kind, helpful, generous and supportive to me and my family throughout the many years me and my family have known her. In return, Mrs. Curn, as we had called her, invoked a degree of respect from us as we engauged in helpful behavior, exchanged advice and shared memories. We will always and forever be blessed because of her. I personally viewed Mrs. Curn as a contributor back to life. She was a role model only few could imitate. She had done things in a way few people would have had the strength or courage to do. With admiration and acceptance I have taken her as an example to follow. Suzie, Lisa, Gui, Julio and Stephanie, I will always and forever celebrate her life because of the role she has played in my life for so many years. Sincerely and forever yours, and in loving memory of Mrs. Curn, Mrs. Curn will forever be missed in me and my family's hearts. William M Isaac
09/03/2024
Mary Ann Wehr Chorpenning
I served on the Woman's Advisory Board with Virginia, and have often thought about her good record keeping for the Board. She did us all a service by saving articles, clippings, etc. She had a great sense of humor, too. I'll miss my friend. Mary Ann Wehr Chorpenning.
09/03/2024
Conrad & Rose McGinnis
Dear Susanne, Rose and I are so sorry for your loss.Your Mother was a Great Lady.They don't make them like her any more.We treasure the time we spent with your Mother and Father.I pray that God will bless you and your family. Conrad & Rose
09/03/2024
Ken and Nancy Peterson
Virginia and I were long time members of the Woman's Advisory Board of the Ohio Valley Hospital and enjoyed a wonderful relationship. She was a good friend and mentor and she will be missed. Nancy Peterson
09/03/2024
Zirille (Isaac), Debi
Dear Curn Family, My condolances to the family for your recent loss. Mrs. Curn was a fine woman and a dear neighbor. She contributed much to Steubenville and will be missed by all. May her memories live on in your lives. Sincerely, Debi Zirille
09/03/2024
Fred and Karen Luss
Dear Susanne, Gui, Lisa and Alison, This is a sad day and also a glorious one as well. Virginia is now reunited with Todd and your Dad. She is now pain free and at peace. Virginia was a grand lady and it was such an honor to have known her and share many wonderful memories with her and the family. Of course the latest memory is of Gui and Alison's wedding. We all witnessed her love and pride for Gui as she danced with him. The pride on her face as she watched Steph and Julio dance together was seen by all. She will be missed by you all and all those who knew her. God bless you all and hold you in the palm of His hand. We love you, Fred and Karen
09/03/2024
Alla Uvarov
Susanne, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I never met your mother but I heard a lot about her from you and witnessed you taking such a good care of your Mom. Please accept my sincere condolences.
09/03/2024
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gizinski
Dear Susanne, So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. What a Grand Lady! We really enjoyed our visits with her in Denver. We shall hold those memories dear. May God bless you and help you through these sad times. Our sincere condolences, Gary and Linda Gizinski
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